250 pet fee, non refundable.

Think of all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

Another one I haven't noticed in other PMs is they keep any pet fee they charge but will fix up to $1,000 of pet damage.

LOTS of people have pets.We simply use a one-time pet deposit fee (non-refundable) and limit it to a cat or a less-than-25 pound dog.We've not had an issue yet.We make them sign a Pet Addendum which lays out requirements like carpet cleaning  and flea and tick treatment prior to move out.Best of luck!

You wouldn't sign a lease for no pets and then bring in two cats.

Think of all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

It doesn't help that glyphosate really does work like magic where it's used in the public eye, a solution to clearing residential weeds with minimal proven short and long-term negatives, too, far safer for children and pets than anything else ever used.

I also have not been requiring tenant insurance, more particularly pet insurance-- could that be a game changer? 

The ESA letter met all the legal requirements I could find so i accepted them even though my policy was no pets.   

5K huh... hmmmm.. magic sweaty ball of predictions let me give it a rub and see what it says.Here is what you can do... wait let me rephrase this... here is what I would do.With (just) 5K budget, you can't really risk winging it so listen up.I would hire a PPC expert and I would get my first deal ASAP.Here is why it is crucial you get a deal ASAP.Every month you do not make money... you lose money.Rent, food, crablegs, questionable entertainment,  seriously questionable entertainment... women (get your mind out of the gutters boi, I mean your wife, your daughters, GF your female pet dog fido needs dog food too) rent, insurance,  soap... ehh who needs soap... be honest.